A CRASH COURSE FOR GOOD.

Every day new ideas and organizations emerge to help make the world a better place. But only some manage to break through and be heard. Fewer still succeed in engaging stakeholders to make real change happen.

CAUSE SCHOOL AIMS TO JUMPSTART
GREAT IDEAS AND TRANSFORM THEM INTO
CAUSES THAT CAN'T BE IGNORED.

At Cause School, these emerging organizations and projects get the opportunity to gain access to:

The combined knowledge and expertise of a multi-disciplinary faculty.

A powerful brand and engagement campaign to drive awareness and action.

The Cause School faculty comprises leaders and innovators across sectors. The recipient Cause is granted two hours of "classroom" time with each faculty member.

Following the classroom sessions, the strategists and creatives at Corktown Seed Co. will work pro bono with the Cause to develop a brand identity and the communications outputs to promote its mandate, engage volunteers and/or drive fundraising.

Stay updated on Cause School 2014.

TONYA SURMAN

CEO, Centre for Social Innovation

As a social entrepreneur, community animator and
network choreographer, Tonya brings
world-changing projects to life by catalyzing and
inspiring social innovation.

RAHUL K. BHARDWAJ

Toronto Community Foundation

Rahul has his finger on the pulse of philanthropy in Toronto. Heading one of the country's most influential foundations, he understands the burning issues facing the city and how private investors engage in supporting solutions.

JENNIFER JONES

Director, Indigo Love of Reading Foundation

As the role of business evolves to more fully embrace social responsibility and sustainability as part of its DNA, Jennifer is part of a new leadership set, striving for greater strategic community impact.

ALAN BROADBENT

Alan is behind many of the leading social justice organizations in the country. As a writer, speaker, investor and catalyst, Alan is a force for progressive thought and action.

CATHY BARR

Senior Vice-President, Imagine Canada

Cathy brings high-level knowledge of the non-profit sector and a deep understanding of the role and power of research to drive engagement.

LESLIE WOO

Vice President, Policy, Planning and Innovation, Metrolinx

Leslie's strategic insights and leadership have resulted in innovative and award-winning planning initiatives that are transforming urban development in one of the most livable city regions, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

CAROL TOLLER

Managing Editor, Special Projects,Canadian Business Magazine

A veteran journalist with several of Canada's leading publications, Carol understands the power of great storytelling and how to shape stories into news that makes the cut.

KARIM HARJI

Co-founder & Partner, Purpose Capital

Karim's work as an entrepreneur, writer and educator puts him at the forefront of the latest innovation in the burgeoning social economy movement: impact investing.

SCOTT MULLIN

Vice President, Community Relations, TD Bank Group

Scott's vision and active community involvement have served to put TD on the map as one of Canada's leading corporate citizens. He has a bird's-eye view of on-the-ground issues and how to leverage broad stakeholder engagement for growth.

M. SHAN ATKINS

Professional Corporate Director & Co-founder,Chetrum Capital LLC

Shan provides leadership, financial oversight and governance expertise, having served as a senior executive and director at several US and Canadian corporations including Sears, Roebuck & Company, Bain & Company, Tim Hortons and Shoppers Drug Mart.

DARYL AITKEN

Marketing Adventurer

Daryl's 30-year career in marketing on the agency and client sides, volunteer work, and expertise in digital and e-commerce give her a depth of insight into how causes can connect with today's consumer.